Application Platform Specialist

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Global Finance – Platform Engineering Team plays a critical role in architectural design, installation, configuration and support of Finance & Reporting applications. The Platform Specialist will be responsible for providing platform and application support for complex systems such as OBIEE, E-Business Suite, OFSAA, and PeopleSoft. This role will also contribute to modernization efforts including containerization, automation, cloud migration, and orchestration integration. We are seeking a highly skilled and automation-driven Platform Specialist to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will bring experience in managing enterprise middleware environments, with deep expertise in Oracle WebLogic, Apache HTTP Server, and cloud-native technologies. In this role you will: Design, develop, and maintain platform components supporting enterprise applications. Build and optimise automated deployment pipelines and DevOps workflows for platform services. Implement containerisation strategies using Docker/Podman and orchestrate deployments with Kubernetes. Develop scalable solutions for cloud environments such as Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. Create scripts and automation tools in Python, Shell, or Java to streamline platform operations. Ensure platform reliability through performance tuning, resource optimisation, and high-availability configurations. Contribute to compliance and security patching cycles, aligning with regulatory requirements. Troubleshoot complex platform issues and deliver sustainable solutions across development, UAT, and production environments. Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? 7+ years of experience in platform engineering or development for enterprise applications. Hands‑on experience with containerisation and Kubernetes orchestration. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud or Microsoft Azure. Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Shell, Java). Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform) and configuration management (Ansible). Proven ability to design scalable, high-availability architectures. Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively. Nice to have: Exposure to Power BI for reporting and visualisation. What's in it for you? Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship – We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential. Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations – We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. Upskilling through online courses, cross‑functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance. Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal and sick days, and benefits starting on day one. Community Engagement – Opportunities for community engagement and belonging through various programs such as hackathons, contests, cooking with friends, Humans of Digital, and more. Location: Canada – Ontario – Toronto Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr